The cheepsters in bed

Now that our broody hen Mrs Speckledy has died the 5 little chicks have been left to their own devices. We were hoping they would be warm enough when they go to bed at night now that they don’t have Mrs Speckledy’s wings to snuggle under. So we found a small box and lined it with straw and put it in the nest box. And sure enough all 5 little cheepsters snuggle down together at night to keep warm. It is so cute to see them like little sardines in a tin.

Luckily also we are experiencing a heatwave in the UK, so it is quite warm at night, which has helped them to survive as we don’t have a heat lamp for them. They are growing quickly and their little wings are developing. The little grey chick has furry feet and the multi coloured one already has a top knot!! It will be fun trying to work out what breeds they are when they are more fully developed.

If you want to see our chicks, now is the time to visit. We still have some vacancies in July in the bed and breakfast.